Each year we ask small business owners what they expect for the forthcoming year via our Business Expectations survey. Here's what they had to say.
While it might seem like a lot to get your head around, running an effective Google Ads campaign could have significant benefits for your business. A successfully run Google Ads campaign has the potential to help increase your traffic and sales. Planning is an important first step in any Google Ads campaign. Before you jump in and start creating...
When you first develop an idea you may decide to test it as a hobby but it’s important for tax purposes to know when an activity becomes a business
Each year, more than one million Australians are impacted by scams, cybercrime and identity theft. For small businesses, cyber vulnerabilities can have a devastating impact. Have you ever thought about how much of your business information is stored on a smart phone, computer or online? What would happen if you lost access to that information or it...
Have financial constraints caused you to avoid seeking legal advice to help you and your business? This is a situation that many small business owners find themselves in. Often, the time and resources needed to pursue a legal matter (like a breach of contract or unpaid invoice) causes business owners to walk away from the issue. The good news is...
If you have never ventured into the world of business ownership before, you may be wondering how different it will be from being employed by someone else. We put together some details on how owning your own business can be a different experience from being someone else’s employee. Flexibility No matter how adaptable your employer is, it’s hard to...
If your business hours will change over the festive season, remember to use the ‘special’ hours option to let your customers know. A free Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business listing) is an important tool for any small business that wants to be found online. Here’s how to get started. What is Google Business Profile? Google Business...
